Guam § 35612 - Recognition of Order Modified in Another State.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 35612 — Recognition of Order Modified in Another State., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35612. Recognition of Order Modified in Another State.
If a child-support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified
by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this state:
(a) may enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears
and interest accruing before the modification;
(b) may provide appropriate relief for violations of its order
which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and
(c) shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon
registration, for the purpose of enforcement.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 35612
What does Guam Code Annotated § 35612 cover?
Section 35612 ("Recognition of Order Modified in Another State.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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